Writer: John L. Smith
Congressional Slot Club: Amid wagering proliferation, raising the federal jackpot-tax reporting threshold makes sense
Call it a sign of the times and a different kind of slot club. The gaming industry’s allies in Congress are forwarding legislation designed... more
Resorts World navigates a tumultuous new world on Strip’s north end
If Resorts World President Scott Sibella was concerned about the progress the Strip’s newest casino is making, he concealed it well during... more
Bad Bob Baffert singled out for scorn in an industry riddled with scandal
Suddenly, Bob Baffert is bad for business. For those who follow thoroughbred racing, the very thought is hard to imagine. But there it is:... more
Sports betting king Walters resurfaces in insightful pre-Super Bowl interview
Sports betting legend Billy Walters makes headlines wherever he goes. Sometimes it’s on the sports pages, sometimes the news pages. The... more
Super Bowl in Los Angeles provides learning opportunity for Las Vegas
The December announcement that Las Vegas and its shimmering Allegiant Stadium had been chosen to host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 was widely... more
Resorts World boss fights subpoena in high-roller bankruptcy litigation
Resorts World Las Vegas president Scott Sibella is fighting a recent subpoena in the messy multimillion-dollar bankruptcy litigation of... more
Kizzang fraud: High rolling Las Vegas hustler Alexander gets more free time before sentencing
The federal government appears in no rush to put video game-promoter and Las Vegas casino high roller Robert Alexander behind bars nearly... more
With billions in the balance, lawsuit against Las Vegas Sands in Macau may finally reach day of reckoning
The long, bruising litigation pitting Asian American Entertainment Corp. against Las Vegas Sands in Macau appears to be finally running its... more
Gambler’s bankruptcy fraud lawsuit gets sticky
High-rolling gambler Brandon Sattler continues to take big hits in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Las Vegas in an ongoing fraud litigation filed... more
Loved or hated, Harry Reid played an important role in protecting casino-industry interests
Harry Reid never wore a black-and-white dealer’s uniform or supervised a swing shift, but he was a constant presence in the casino industry... more
